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An organisation moves its accounting software entirely to the cloud. Which of the following is NOT cited in the chapter as a benefit of cloud-based accounting?
AScalability — adding or removing users without buying additional infrastructure
BReduced upfront hardware and ongoing maintenance investment
CGuaranteed elimination of cybersecurity risk because data is stored off-premise
DImproved accessibility and real-time collaboration across locations
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Guaranteed elimination of cybersecurity risk because data is stored off-premise
The chapter lists accessibility, security features (encryption, MFA), scalability, cost reduction, collaboration and analytics as benefits — but explicitly flags hackers, data theft and connectivity as challenges. Cloud does not eliminate cybersecurity risk; it changes the attack surface.
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